Tony-Howes

If you ever venture into to Devon Hedgehogs are always my first choice, after care service is excellent... Only trouble is it’s a 70 mile round trip from Bude! (I would guess your further down than that.) Well done on passing the DAS

Cheers guys I figured there must be a reason for them (just couldn’t think what!)...

Hi Nice hot sunny day today So decided to start putting the seca back together Anyone know anything about valves at the top of fork stanchions Nothing in the manual and Google hasn’t helped much! Could I just replace them with a grommet? I fairly sure they are original, may have been just for the US market... Any help will be much appreciated Tony...

Hartland hill climb / one for the calendar Hi Mervin The worlds started getting even smaller! We probably rubbed shoulders today a couple of times Great day, great weather, plenty of action & a free day out I would give today 10 out of 10 But the pub wouldn’t give out free beer! & I had to walk back up the hill...

Hi Guym For a second post I would suggest an intro in the new members section! I’m sure if you decide to get the bike you’ll get all the help here. I’ve just started putting my seca back together One thing I will say is if you need any parts then you need fairly deed pockets...

Does it still make the clunking sound when you’re not moving? i.e. on start-up or ticking over?

If you cant get a dog you could still have a sign outside...

Hope I don’t need to worry! we’ve got a black Labrador On the plus side to noise she always lets us know- long before the door bell goes that someone is outside (not the most aggressive dog but can bark for England)

Don’t think mackelly,s knew what hit them today Buzzing with bikes at lunch Look like a decent ride out as they all turned up together

sorry Dirty I was meaning boots Not sure I could get in tight trousers any more and if I did probably wouldn’t get back out!

Whatever’s the most comfy for you, I guess it depends on how tight your trousers are! (Personally I believe they should be compulsory along with gloves!) The best horror story I’ve got is a chap last summer on Triumph triple wearing t-shirt, shorts & “Flip-Flops” wasn’t my best move pointing out his footwear to him!!! Good luck with the DAS...

I’m up the other end where the cavaliers have the bonfires Hi Drewpy wasn’t there a bike museum in Combe Martin many years ago?

I’d go for the Bandit!

Small world Mervin I live just around the corner from the first photo Great find on the website...

Hi Nev That’s an awesome finish to a great project. *** Totally inspired by your commitment *** (100+ posts!!!) Tony...

Hi Chris One more thing that might be worth investigating! Starter clutch might not be kicking in Not familiar with your bike, but it’s fairly easy to check (normally just a cover on the side of the engine) A healthy 12volt bike battery should be between 12.5 < 13.5 volts (under 12.5 & the bike will struggle to start!) Tony...

Hi there guys I have come to the conclusion bikes are for riding & not just to look pretty! I took the bandit out today for a good blast (no cobwebs left in sight) Unfortunately old habits die hard & couldn’t wait to get it clean & tucked up in bed!!! Wonder it’s a medical condition Happy riding Tony...

Hiya Saska21 I would imagine the advisories aren’t too serious as it passed Just to put your mind at rest: Might be worth going back to the garage and asking how bad it is! Tony...

Hi Noise Can’t say I’ve had any problems with wemoto Prices seem fair & the fast delivery is always a bonus...

Hiya Kapone Might be a good idea to introduce yourself as a first post, I am sure you would get all the answers you need (There are a lot of clever people on this forum willing to help) Tony...

Now that’s music! Also some pretty good ringtones to

Hi After a quick Google it appears to be a XT250 (classic film) Tony...

Hiya everyone Although I’ve been a member for some time I never got around to saying hi! I have successfully completed a couple of YB100 restores But now I'm on to a bigger more completed bike XJ550 Pretty sure I’m going to be in need of some advice in the near future! Regards Tony...

Hiya duaneage That’s a great looking original special

Just picked up the bike & can’t wait to start work!!! (I might need a bit of advice on the electrics)